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April 10, 2020
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results (4/10): Orlando, FL.
Welcome to tonight's WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results for April 10, 2020. WWE returns from their own Performance Center training facility in Orlando, Florida with another empty arena show of Friday Night SmackDown! Featured below are SmackDown results written by EWrestling.com's newest female reporter, Jamie Rush. Follow me on Twitter…
Will Ospreay Talks About Serious Possibility Of CM Punk Match In Near Future
NJPW superstar Will Ospreay recently spoke with WrestleTalk to discuss the possibility of facing former WWE champion CM Punk. Punk had stated in an interview last month that Ospreay was one of the talents he would consider stepping out of retirement to face. The Aerial Assassin reveals that he would…
XFL Suspends Operations, Lays Off Staff & Likely Won't Be Back Next Year
-- Vince McMahon's new football league - the XFL - has suspended all operations and laid of all employees, according to ESPN and other sources. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be temporary as the league has "no plans to return" amid all the uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing. XFL…
WWE Wrestlers Pushing Officials to Allow Them to Use "Piledriver"
-- A recent report from Fightful.com suggests that WWE superstars have been making a push backstage to be able to use the Piledriver again. Pretty much banned for years, Mysterio and Andrade began using the Canadian Destroyer finisher in their matches last year and the Usos used yet another modified…
Ronda Rousey Says She Has No Time For F*cking Ungrateful WWE Fans
-- Ronda Rousey was a guest on Wild Ride! w/ Steve-O and spoke about her departure from WWE on a full-time basis, blaming a combination of the tough road schedule, her inability to be with her family and "ungrateful" fans who made it not worth it. Here's what she had…
WWE Releases The Revival From Their Contracts
-- WWE.com posted the following: Effective today, Friday April 10, 2020, WWE and The Revival have agreed on their immediate release from WWE. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
Backstage News On How Much AEW’s Mercedes Mone Is Asking For Independent Bookings
Dave Meltzer noted in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that top AEW star Mercedes Moné charges an appearance fee of $25,000 for independent wrestling show bookings. This amount was revealed after an independent wrestling promoter approached Moné’s team about a potential booking. Meltzer also mentioned that this...
Update On WWE’s Potential Plans To Build Brand New Performance Center
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE plans to maintain its base in Orlando. However, the company is also working on constructing a larger and improved facility, which will include a television studio located near the new site. Meltzer noted that it will...
Backstage News On WWE Possibly Feeling Pressured To Feature Non-Wrestler Due To Her Background
Dave Meltzer mentioned in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that there are reports suggesting WWE may feel pressure to consider Boston College softball player Zoe Hines for a future role, should she show interest in pursuing professional wrestling. This speculation is likely due to her connection to...
Latest Backstage WWE News On Update On Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed Following Exclusion From Battle Royal On Raw
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed were intentionally excluded from the Battle Royal on WWE RAW this past Monday night. This decision was made because WWE has significant plans for both wrestlers. Meltzer noted that the company wants...
Backstage WWE Update On Plans For Survivor Series Men’s WarGames Match Following Seth Rollins Injury
As previously reported, the men’s WarGames Match at next month’s WWE Survivor Series premium live event (PLE) will feature a reunited Bloodline taking on The Vision. This matchup is being described internally as one of the most star-studded WarGames matches in company history. The babyface team is expected to include...
WWE News: Title Match Added To Saturday Night’s Main Event; Updated Lineup For November 1st Special
Another match is official for WWE’s next iteration of Saturday Night’s Main Event and it will be for one of the top singles title. On WWE Smackdown last night, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton successfully overcame Kiana James but was attacked after the match by Giulia until Jade Cargill came...
Jey Uso’s Battle Royal Win Gets Disliked On YouTube; Backstage WWE Reaction
As previously reported, top WWE star “Main Event” Jey Uso won a battle royal on RAW this past Monday, securing a shot at the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. Uso will now face CM Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1st for the title. Forbes reported earlier this week...
Tons Of Updates On Non-Compete Clause Slapped On Andrade By WWE; Rumors Of WWE Return
As previously reported, WWE is enforcing a non-compete clause against Andrade that could prevent him from competing for up to a year. This follows Andrade’s release from the company last September, which was reportedly due to a wellness violation. According to PWInsider.com (as reported by Newsweek), there is speculation within...
Backstage WWE News On Top Star’s Absence From This Week’s Monday Night Raw
According to Fightful Select, Rhea Ripley was not present at this week’s episode of WWE RAW held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The report also mentioned that it has not yet been confirmed whether her absence was related to a nose injury she sustained during WWE’s tour...
Backstage AEW News On Nigel McGuinness’ New Contract
According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Nigel McGuinness has signed a new contract with AEW, reaffirming his primary role as an announcer while also allowing for occasional wrestling matches. The report indicates that McGuinness’ new deal is similar to his previous one, with some modifications for these in-ring appearances....
